natalie-the-nerd-transparent-translucent-game-boy-pcb

[zxr750j]

Is saw this https://www.theverge.com/games/757662/natalie-the-nerd-transparent-translucent-game-boy-pcb

I think it's gorgeous!

 

[Jayro]

Apparently JLCPCB offers clear PCBs now.

I'm more interested in where she sourced the "clear" cartridge slot tbh.

 

[SylverReZ]

Apparently JLCPCB offers clear PCBs now.

What I'm concerned about is how low the temperature needs to be to solder the components. Afaik it was about 200C which is around the same temperature range as low-melt solder. Anything higher and the board becomes easily de-laminated.

I'm more interested in where she sourced the "clear" cartridge slot tbh.

The same type likely found on GS/AR cheat devices. I can say that it is doable if you have a 3D-printer, so as long as you carefully push the pins in without bending or breaking them.

 

[JuanMena]

Apparently JLCPCB offers clear PCBs now.

I'm more interested in where she sourced the "clear" cartridge slot tbh.

Clear PCB as in what Sony did with the PS3 "pcb"... it looks to be some kind of clear plastic sheet with imprinted traces, like ribbon cables.
But it definitely looks cool, very reminiscing to that classic translucent GB Pocket.